tuxedo

[ tuhk-see-doh ]

noun

, plural tux·e·dos.

1. Also called dinner jacket. a man's jacket for semiformal evening dress, traditionally of black or dark-blue color and characteristically having satin or grosgrain facing on the lapels.
2. the complete semiformal outfit, including this jacket, dark trousers, often with silk stripes down the sides, a bow tie, and usually a cummerbund.

tuxedo

/ tʌkˈsiːdəʊ /

noun

1. the usual US and Canadian name for dinner jacket Often shortened totux

Other Words From

• tux·edoed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuxedo¹

1890–95, Americanism; short for Tuxedo coat, after country club at Tuxedo Park, N.Y.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuxedo¹

C19: named after a country club in Tuxedo Park , New York

Example Sentences

“Working together,” said Mr. Perez in a white tuxedo, “we can do amazing things.”

From New York Times

Throughout the hour-long spectacle, Slate — clad in tuxedo shorts and a bow tie — once again proves that no one does quirky like her.

From Los Angeles Times

Framed on a clubhouse foyer was a racy 1990 Playboy magazine cover featuring Trump and Playmate Brandi Brandt, who has his tuxedo jacket wrapped around her otherwise nude body.

From Los Angeles Times

On the new tour, he’s working out a joke about a hellish experience at last year’s Oscars, falling down what he said felt like 33 flights of stairs while wearing his tuxedo.

From Los Angeles Times

Marshals were dressed in tuxedos and told to smile politely at the criminals they usually chase.

From BBC

Related Words

• cloak
• frock
• jacket
• overcoat
• raincoat
• suit
• windbreaker
• wrap